Road & Sidewalk Projects

Apex Peakway Southwest Connector

(U-5928) 

The Apex Peakway is planned to serve as a loop around the Town of Apex. The Southwest Connector project would complete a missing gap in the loop at South Salem Street by constructing a bridge over South Salem Street and the CSX railroad tracks. The project would require the permanent closure of the existing at-grade railroad crossing along Tingen Road, east of the project location.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Status: Design in progress
• Estimated Construction: Late 2021 through late 2023

Project Updates

Status Update (December 2020)

• Right-of-way acquisition underway
• CSX review of final plans and proposed easements underway
• Colonial Pipeline to extend encasement over gas lines at Salem Street in early 2021

Public Open House

A public open house to present final design/right-of-way plans was held on December 11, 2018 at Town Hall. Materials from the open house are available below:

• Open house handout (PDF)
• Visualization board (PDF)
• Project map (PDF)

Updated Visualizations

• Visualization 1 (PDF)
• Visualization 2 (PDF)
• Visualization 3 (PDF)
• Visualization 4 (PDF)
• Visualization 5 (PDF)

Environmental Documentation (January 2018)

The environmental documentation requirements under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) have been completed and approved. The full documentation can be found below:

Approved Categorical Exclusion (PDF)

Traffic Noise Report (February 2017)

In February 2017, the North Carolina Department of Transportation approved the Traffic Noise Report completed for the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector project. Traffic noise impacts and temporary construction noise impacts can be a consequence of transportation projects. The Traffic Noise Report utilized computer models created with the latest Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Traffic Noise Model software to predict noise levels and define impacted receptors (locations) along the proposed new roadway project. Five impacted residential receptors were identified. Noise abatement for each impacted receptor was found to be either not reasonable or not feasible. Please review the report for detailed information.

Neighborhood Meetings (February-March 2017) In response to comments received at a public open house in December of 2016, the Town hosted additional meetings for those neighborhoods adjacent to the project, including: Shangri-La Mobile Home Park (February 20, 2017), Whitehall Manor (March 6, 2017), and Salem Village (March 14, 2017). During the meetings the project team reviewed the preliminary design of the Apex Peakway Southwest Connector project, discussed comments and responses received during the open house held in December, and offered an opportunity for attendees to ask any additional questions.

View the presentation delivered at the neighborhood meetings (PDF)

Public Open House (December 2016) A public open house for the preliminary design was held on December 15, 2016. Materials from the open house are available below:

• Open house comment summary and response (PDF)
• Open house handout (PDF)
• Open house handout (Spanish version) (PDF)
• Project map (PDF) (large file 42 MB)
• Visualization 1 (PDF)
• Visualization 2 (PDF)
• Visualization 3 (PDF)
• Visualization 4 (PDF)

Beaver Creek Commons Drive at Zeno Road Traffic Signal

Beaver Creek Commons Drive at Zeno Road is planned for a metal pole/mast arm traffic signal with signalized crosswalks and associated roadway improvements. Both roadways are maintained by Apex. Therefore, the traffic signal will be owned and maintained by Apex, but operated by NCDOT as part of the NC 55 closed loop signal system. The project is proposed to open the right-in/right-out driveway across from Zeno Road as a full-movement driveway. An additional through lane will be extended eastbound from the bus pull-out area to Zeno Road as well as restriping for an eastbound left turn lane serving the driveway between Wells Fargo and Panda Express. 

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Status: Roadway plans approved. Traffic signal plans under review by NCDOT. Property acquisition pending.

Plans

• Pavement marking plan sheet
• Traffic signal plan sheet

Project Updates

Roadway plans have been approved by Apex staff and the traffic signal and pavement marking plans were submitted to NCDOT in January 2021. The project requires acquisition of new public right of way and easements based on the roadway and traffic signal plans prior to construction. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2021 and take five months to complete.

East Williams Street Sidewalk (EB-5895)

Concrete sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of NC 55 (East Williams Street) and along Bobbit Road from Sunset Lake Road northward, providing connections to existing sidewalk along NC 55 and Sunset Lake Road. The purpose of this project is to provide a pedestrian route and improve connectivity in an area with heavy pedestrian use and activity centers.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Anticipated Completion: 2021
• Project Map (PDF)

James Street to Downtown Apex Pedestrian Improvements

(U-5530 AC)

The James Street to Downtown Apex Pedestrian Projects will complete a pedestrian route from south of James Street to the heart of downtown Apex and will improve pedestrian infrastructure along the town’s historic main street.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Anticipated Completion: 2020
• Project Map (PDF)

The project includes new sidewalk, sidewalk repairs, ramp upgrades, and crossing improvements as follows:

• Sidewalk along Markham Street, James Street, E Moore Street, Wrenn Street, and N Salem Street
• Upgrade ramps at Hunter Street and N Salem St, Culvert Street and N Mason Street, E Chatham Street and N Mason Street, E Chatham Street and N Hughes Street, Olive Street and N Hughes Street, E Moore Street and N Hughes Street, and E Moore Street and S Ellington Street
• Install push-button pedestrian signal across Center Street at N Salem Street
• Install push-button pedestrian signals for all approaches at the intersection of N Salem Street and Chatham Street
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon for existing high-visibility crossing of N Salem Street at Saunders Street

Jessie Drive Improvements and Extension

 Advance Apex: The 2045 Transportation Plan shows Jessie Drive as a four-lane, median-divided thoroughfare extending from Ten Ten Road to Veridea Parkway. In February 2020, the Town completed a feasibility study for the improvement and extension of Jessie Drive from Ten Ten Road to NC 55. The feasibility study identified the need to divide the Jessie Drive Improvements and Extension project into phases, and prioritized the section of Jessie Drive from Ten Ten Road to future Production Drive as Phase 1.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358, Town of Apex PO Box 250 Apex, NC 27502
• Status:
  • Feasibility study complete for Jessie Drive improvements and extension from Ten Ten Road to NC 55
  • Design underway for Phase 1 - Jessie Drive improvements and extension from Ten Ten Road to future Production Drive

Project Updates

The Town of Apex is currently in final design of Phase 1 of the Jessie Drive Improvements and Extension Project. Phase 1 of the project extends from Ten Ten Road to Production Drive. It is anticipated that Phase 1 will result in a 2-lane roadway with turning lanes as needed and 10-foot side paths on both sides.

Public Hearing, Phase 1 Final Design
February 9, 2021 at 6:00pm | Apex Town Hall | 73 Hunter Street
The Town of Apex will hold a public hearing during the February 9, 2021 Town Council meeting. The purpose of this public hearing is for staff to update Town Council on the current status of the project and for Town Council to consider a possible motion to include the Sweetgum Access Alternative in the roadway plans to replace the proposed U-turn. More details on the proposed access alternative are available in the following letter.

• Jessie Drive Phase 1 Final Design - Sweetgum Access Alternative

Public Meeting, Phase 1 Final Design
A public meeting was held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Apex Town Hall to present the public meeting map for the Jessie Drive Phase 1 (Ten Ten Road to Production Drive) Final Design. A public survey to collect input on this project was released through July 31, 2020. Members of the public expressed concerns related to the median restricting Sweetgum Drive to only right-in/right-out movements at Jessie Drive. A public meeting map and a summary of the public input received on the Phase 1 Final Design is available below.

• Public Meeting Map
• Jessie Drive Public Input Summary

Feasibility Study Final Report (February 2020)
The purpose of the feasibility study is to guide project planning by: evaluating concepts and recommending a preferred alternative, providing a functional design and estimated costs, gathering and responding to initial public input, and identifying potential issues that may require consideration in future planning and design phases. The report can be accessed from the following link: Feasibility Study Report (PDF)

Kelly & Apex Barbecue Sidewalk (C-5604 AA) 

Concrete sidewalk will be constructed on the east side of Kelly Road from Beaver Trail to Apex Barbecue Road. Asphalt multi-use path will be constructed on the south side of Apex Barbecue Road from Kelly Road to Scotts Ridge Elementary School, including modifications to the bridge over NC 540 to add a concrete barrier between the pedestrian path and the roadway.

•  Lead Agency: Town of Apex 
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Estimated Construction: Early 2021 through late 2021
• Project Map (PDF)

Lake Pine Drive Improvements (U-5537)

Planning, design, and right of way acquisition to allow future expansion of Lake Pine Drive to a three-lane roadway with bicycle and pedestrian facilities at Apex Community Park. 

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Estimated Construction Cost: $2,845,500 (includes federal & Town of Cary participation)
• Status: Request for additional federal funding pending
• Estimated Construction: Early 2021 through early 2022
• Project Map (PDF)
• Final Roadway Plan View Sheets (PDF)

Project Updates

A brief presentation was given to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Commission at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, on September 26th at 7:00 p.m. concerning a Section 6(f) land conversion required prior to construction. The meeting was open to the public.

0.403 acres of private land will need to be acquired and incorporated into the park in exchange for 0.403 acres of existing park land being converted to public right of way and permanent drainage easements (see map). At the conclusion of the presentation, the Commission will be asked to make a recommendation regarding the proposed land conversion, but no further changes are proposed for the approved design.

Laura Duncan Road Pedestrian Improvements

The Laura Duncan Road Pedestrian Improvements project will alter the roadway design between Apex Community Park and North Salem Street to improve safety of pedestrians crossing Laura Duncan Road.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Estimated Construction: Early 2021 through late 2021
• Project Vicinity Map (PDF)

This project is proposed to include the following improvements:

• Resurface and restripe Laura Duncan Road from south of the Apex Community Park driveway to the railroad tracks parallel to North Salem Street.
• Install a buffered bike lane along the east side of Laura Duncan Road from south of the Apex Community Park driveway to the railroad tracks parallel to North Salem Street.
• Install a south-bound left-turn lane to Apex Community Park.
• Install a protected median for pedestrians crossing Laura Duncan Road at Laurel Park Place.
• Install a new high-visibility crosswalk across Laura Duncan Road at Laurel Park Place with revised curb and gutter alignment, new sidewalk, detectable warning surfaces, concrete median island, and rapid flashing beacons.
• Add a standard two-bar crosswalk across Laurel Park Place at Laura Duncan Road.

Old US 1 at New Hill Olive Chapel Road/New Hill Holleman Road Traffic Signal

Old US 1 at New Hill Olive Chapel Road/New Hill Holleman Road is planned for a wood pole traffic signal. Both roadways are state-maintained. No roadway improvements are planned for construction at this time. The traffic signal will be owned and operated by NCDOT.   

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Status: Traffic signal plans approved. Property acquisition underway.

Plans

• Traffic signal plan sheet 

Project Updates

Traffic signal plans have been approved by NCDOT. The project requires acquisition of new public right of way based on the traffic signal plans prior to construction. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2021 and take five months to complete.

Richardson Road

Richardson Road is planned as a four-lane thoroughfare from US 64 in Apex to south of US 1 in Holly Springs on both local and regional long range transportation plans. The planned Richardson Road corridor between Humie Olive Road and Old US 1 in Apex crosses through a permanent dedicated conservation easement. The Town of Apex has been working with State and Federal resource agencies to determine whether future Richardson Road will be allowed to cross the conservation easement and to investigate potential alternatives. This analysis is a long range planning effort. While the construction of Richardson Road between Humie Olive Road and Old US 1 Highway is not funded; it is anticipated that private development proposed in the area could construct portions of the corridor. Questions about this study can be directed to Shannon Cox, Long Range Planning Manager, 919-249-3505 or email Shannon Cox.

The Smith Farm subdivision is in the process of constructing the extension of Richardson Road from Olive Chapel Road to the existing road stub-out on the southern end of the Sweetwater development. The developer is required to monitor the intersection of Olive Chapel Road at Richardson Road and install a traffic signal when warranted during the development build-out. A signal warrant analysis was conducted in March 2019 and the intersection did not meet any signal warrants. Another warrant study is planned prior to the 400th platted lot after the road is connected. Questions about this section of Richardson Road can be directed to Russell Dalton, Senior Transportation Engineer, at 919-249-3358 or Email Russel Dalton. 

Roberts Road Pedestrian Improvements

This project will address a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing gaps in the pedestrian facilities along the south side of Roberts Road between Crestmont Ridge Drive and Brincefield Place and adding a high-visibility crosswalk with pedestrian refuge west of Crestmont Ridge Drive.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, 919-249-3417
• Estimated Construction: February 2021 – June 2021

Tingen Road Pedestrian Improvements

This project will address a high-priority safe routes to school need by completing gaps in the pedestrian facilities along the east side of Tingen Road between James Street and Peace Haven Place.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, 919-249-3417
• Estimated Construction: February 2021 – June 2021

S Salem Street at Tingen Road/Lynch Street Traffic Signal

S Salem Street at Tingen Road/Lynch Street is planned for a wood pole traffic signal with signalized crosswalks and associated roadway improvements to channelize and improve turning movements for the offset intersection. Both roadways are state-maintained. The traffic signal will be owned and operated by NCDOT as a temporary signal, until the Apex Peakway bridge is eventually constructed and open to traffic, and subsequently the Tingen Road railroad crossing must be closed at that time as part of the Town’s master agreement with CSX Transportation.  

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Russell Dalton, (919) 249-3358
• Status: Traffic signal plans approved. Roadway plans under review by NCDOT.

Plans

• Pavement marking plan sheet
• Traffic signal plan sheet

Project Updates

Traffic signal plans have been approved by NCDOT and the roadway was resubmitted to NCDOT in January 2021. The project requires dedication of new public right of way and an easement on Town-owned property based on the roadway and traffic signal plans. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-2021 and take five months to complete.

W Chatham Street Sidewalk (EB-6046)

Concrete sidewalk will be constructed to complete the gap along the south side of W Chatham Street between Saunders Street and Hunter Street. This project also includes installation of a crosswalk across Hunter Street at the intersection with NC 55. The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity to downtown Apex, multi-family residences, and Baucom Elementary school. The sidewalk project will be constructed in conjunction with a planned water line replacement.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417
• Anticipated Completion: 2023
• Project Map (PDF)

NC 55 Operational Improvements (U-5118 AE)  

Adding turn lanes on Apex Peakway approaching NC 55 and Olive Chapel Road.

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Completed: 2018
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417

Kelly Road / Olive Chapel Road Operational Improvements

(U-5118 AF)

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Completed: 2017
• Project Contact: Adam Stephenson, (919) 249-3417

Evans Road Sidewalk

• Lead Agency: Town of Apex
• Completed: 2017
• Location: Evans Road from Milano Avenue to Humie Olive Road